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  • Police intercept suspected drug shipment, arrest driver

    Police intercept suspected drug shipment, arrest driver

    A 50-year-old commercial driver, Atampugri Akanyani, has been nabbed by the police after 714 slabs of suspected Indian hemp were found in his possession.

    The slabs which were hidden in nine nylon sacks were discovered during a routine snap check by police officers at the Asanso checkpoint along the Bekwai–Aputogya road on Tuesday, January 26, 2026.

    Atampugri Akanyani disclosed that an unknown individual at the Kejetia Lorry Terminal in Kumasi handed over the suspected Indian hemp to him for delivery, at a fee of six hundred Ghana cedis, to another unidentified person in Obuasi.

    Meanwhile, Atampugri Akanyani has since been arraigned before the court. Last year, 600 fertiliser sacks of Indian hemp, weighing a total of 47,530kg and valued at about GH¢4.2 billion, were destroyed by the Volta Regional Police Command.

    The destruction exercise, which occurred on Monday, November 17, was carried out pursuant to an order from the Ho Circuit Court. This information was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, November 20, and signed by Chief Inspector Francis Kwaru Gomado, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Volta Region.


    Parts of the statement read, “the six hundred sacks contained a total of forty-seven thousand, five hundred and thirty kilograms (47,530kg) with an estimated face value of about 4.2 billion Ghana cedis.”


    In August 2025, the Central East Regional Police Command arrested two suspects in possession of 519 compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp.


    The suspects, identified as Eric Nkyeke, 30, and Francis Klu, 28, were held in police custody. The Toyota Hilux pick-up with registration number GS 6849-21 was impounded at Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District.


    This was revealed in a statement issued by the Nyanyano District police command. In June, the police nabbed two suspects for having in their possession 84 parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.


    The police team, through an intelligence-led operation on June 15, intercepted an Opel Astra vehicle with registration number GT 6430-13 driven by suspect John Dzeble, together with suspect Adzobi Mesiwotso on board.

    A search conducted on the vehicle revealed 86 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, discreetly concealed in the inner compartments of the car, including the engine, doors, and boot.


    In addition to the compressed parcels, the officers retrieved a portable measuring scale machine and a roll of masking tape, also concealed, believed to have been used in the packaging of the substancesThe suspects, along with the exhibits, are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations.


    The Oti Regional Police Command has commended the swift and professional action of the personnel involved in the arrest and reaffirmed its commitment to curbing drug trafficking and related criminal activities.


    The arrest comes after a recent incident where the police captured one Christopher Partey for unlawful possession of 40 parcels of a substance suspected to be narcotic drugs.


    The National Highway Patrol Unit of the Ghana Police Service arrested on Wednesday, June 11.


    The team intercepted a Ford Transit bus with registration number AS 524-16 near the outskirts of Ayikuma township while on routine patrol along the Accra–Somanya corridor.


    A search of the vehicle revealed 40 tightly wrapped parcels concealed in a fertilizer sack in the vehicle’s boot. Upon interrogation, Christopher Partey, a passenger on board, admitted ownership of the items.


    The exhibits retrieved have been handed over to the Drug Law Enforcement Unit at the Police Headquarters for further investigation.

    The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting investigations, and will be put before the court. In April, a total of 189 Cadets were officially inducted into service to support Ghana’s ongoing efforts to combat narcotic drug trafficking and related crimes.


    The induction, held at the Eastern Naval Command, marked a significant collaboration between the Leadership Training School (LTS) and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC).


    The event, which featured the ceremonial swearing of an oath of allegiance, signified the commitment of the new recruits to serve the nation with dedication and uphold the values of integrity and national security.


    The training, led by the Commanding Officer of LTS, is designed to build the capacity of cadets by focusing on the fundamentals of narcotics law and enforcement.


    The course places particular emphasis on confidence-building, professional discipline, and a thorough understanding of legal procedures necessary for their roles in narcotics control.


    As part of the induction, NACOC leadership underscored the importance of adherence to institutional rules and the responsible handling of classified information.


    The Commission reiterated its mission to disrupt the narcotics trade and act as a stabilizing force in communities vulnerable to the influence of drug-related activities.


    NACOC reaffirmed its commitment to making Ghana an unattractive hub for drug trafficking, prioritizing public safety and the protection of the nation’s borders.


    Calls have also been made for increased government support to enhance the Commission’s operational capacity, including the recruitment of additional personnel and the provision of improved financial and logistical resources.


    The new cadets are expected to play a key role in reinforcing the Commission’s enforcement operations across the country.

  • I wanted to be a firefighter or driver – Mahama shares childhood dream

    I wanted to be a firefighter or driver – Mahama shares childhood dream

    Former President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his childhood dreams had nothing to do with politics or leadership but rather simple aspirations of becoming a fireman or a driver.

    Speaking at the Cedar Mountain Chapel of the Assemblies of God Church in East Legon, Accra, Mahama reminisced about his early ambitions, saying he was fascinated by fire trucks and transport buses as a child.

    “I mean, if you ask me what do you want to be in future, I didn’t say I want to be a doctor or a lawyer. At one time I wanted to be a fireman. Because I like their uniform and the red fire trucks they used to drive,” he said.

    “Then another time I wanted to be a State Transport Company driver. Because you sit in the car from Tamale to Accra, the way he’s driving it, it looks nice.”

    Despite his childhood aspirations, Mahama acknowledged that his life took an unexpected turn, with divine intervention shaping his journey into politics.

    “God has kept pushing me in the direction that he wants me to go. At every point, I have been reluctant to follow that trajectory. For instance, politics, I was reluctant to go into politics.”

    He explained that his hesitation stemmed from his father’s experiences in politics. His father, Emmanuel Adama Mahama, was imprisoned for two years following the overthrow of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, an ordeal that left him disillusioned with politics.

    “And so because of the narrations that he had given about the trauma he suffered in prison and the setbacks he suffered as a result of his politics, my mind was, I will not be a politician. But God said, who are you to decide? I will do with you what I want. And the rest is history.”

    Mahama, a member of the Assemblies of God, visited the church to worship and reflect on his faith. He expressed his hope to serve as an instrument for positive change in Ghana.

    “My prayer is, God use me as your instrument. It is you who brought me to this place. It is you who will let me serve your purpose. And the purpose is to serve my fellow Ghanaians and make sure that we’re able to turn the fortunes of this country around and make everybody’s life better.”

    Reverend Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, commended Mahama and his wife, Lordina, for their support of the church’s growth. He highlighted Mahama’s significance as one of four Presidents associated with the Assemblies of God Church.

  • Driver feared dead after heavy load under escort fell onto truck at Abura Dunkwa

    Driver feared dead after heavy load under escort fell onto truck at Abura Dunkwa

    A truck driver is feared dead after a heavy load, being transported under escort, fell onto his vehicle at Abura Dunkwa.

    In a video shared on the X platform, the truck, struggling to bear the weight of the load, collapsed, causing the heavy cargo to fall and completely crush the vehicle. A private vehicle was also caught in the incident. Eyewitnesses, whose voices can be heard in the footage, confirmed that the truck driver was inside the vehicle at the time of the accident.

    Reactions on X have sparked concerns about the role of the police in ensuring that only roadworthy vehicles are allowed on the roads.

    One user wrote, “The load was obviously too much for the truck. Why do they keep allowing this, and why doesn’t the police intervene when they see these cars? It’s dangerous, and now someone has lost their life because of it.”

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  • Police driver arrested following motorcyclist’s death in Accra

    Police driver arrested following motorcyclist’s death in Accra

    A police bus driver was arrested for allegedly causing the death of a motorcyclist at Abeka in Accra during the early hours of Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

    Reports indicate that the driver attempted to evade traffic by using the opposite lane, leading to a fatal collision with the motorcyclist.

    The accident exacerbated an existing traffic jam that extended from Tesano through the Achimota overhead toward Nsawam.

    A fuel attendant at a nearby Shell station, Felix Aryeetey, shared his account of the incident with Citi News, stating that the motorcyclist died at the scene.

    “They are having a passing out ceremony at the police depot and so there has been traffic and the police have taken the other lane of the road and when they are coming, they come on top speed and I heard a crash. A police bus driver knocked down a motorbike rider and the rider died on the spot.”

  • VIDEO: Driver parks car, abandons passengers to dance to Mahama’s campaign song

    VIDEO: Driver parks car, abandons passengers to dance to Mahama’s campaign song

    A bus driver has caught the attention of many after parking his vehicle and leaving his passengers to join in the celebration of former President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign song.

    The incident, which occurred at a campaign rally for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), saw the driver pulling over at a spot where NDC supporters were energetically promoting their flagbearer ahead of the 2024 general elections.

    The driver, believed to be an avid supporter of Mahama, couldn’t resist the catchy tunes of the campaign song and jumped out of his vehicle to dance alongside the enthusiastic crowd.

    Without hesitation, the driver danced his heart out, much to the surprise of his passengers, who were left waiting in the vehicle.

  • Cargo driver shot dead, others injured in highway robbery attack at Agona Suromanya

    Cargo driver shot dead, others injured in highway robbery attack at Agona Suromanya

    A container truck driver was fatally shot and others were injured in a violent highway robbery at Agona Suromanya, Agona East District in the Central Region.

    The attack occurred around 8:00 PM when highway robbers blocked the road, targeting over 15 vehicles and stealing more than GH₵100,000 along with mobile phones.

    The robbery continued for over an hour until local residents, armed with homemade weapons, intervened.

    Despite their repeated calls for police assistance, help was delayed, prompting the residents to take matters into their own hands.

    The robbers shot and killed the truck driver, who was en route to Agona Swedru, and injured others before fleeing.

    The delay in police response, which took over three hours, has left the community outraged.

    Many believe that a quicker police arrival could have prevented the driver’s death.

  • Driver’s licence renewal will be extended to 10 years if elected – Bawumia

    Driver’s licence renewal will be extended to 10 years if elected – Bawumia

    The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a major overhaul of Ghana’s driver’s license renewal system.

    He advocated for extending the license validity to up to 10 years, citing the current two-year renewal requirement as burdensome.

    Addressing a campaign event in Akwatia, Eastern Region, the Vice President expressed frustration with the existing system.

    “We are all drivers and our drivers’ licences expire every two years, it that not the case? Unless you go to the DVLA to renew it why?

    “We are saying let’s extend it, eight years, ten years. Let’s make sure we can have the driver’s licence without having to go to renew it every year; it doesn’t make sense,” he stated.

  • AG orders MOH to recoup GHS1.34m in failed delivery of condoms, contraceptives to medical stores

    The Auditor-General is actively pursuing a driver, Joe Gyaten, who was assigned to deliver approximately three million male condoms and other contraceptives valued at GH¢1.34 million to the Regional Medical Stores (RMS) in Eastern Region.

    Despite the scheduled delivery date of August 22, 2022, Gyaten failed to complete the delivery, triggering an investigation under Section 96 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), which mandates accountability for losses or deficiencies in government stores or property.

    In its latest report, the Auditor-General highlighted significant financial irregularities totaling over GH¢2.41 billion across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in 2023.

    Notably, GH¢2.06 million of these irregularities were linked to issues in stores and procurement, including the GH¢1.34 million related to the missing contraceptives.

    The audit identified the discrepancy through documentation such as the Temporary Central Medical Stores Requisition and Issue Voucher No. MOH/GHS 308088, dated August 22, 2022. Subsequent investigations confirmed that the contraceptives never arrived at the RMS, raising concerns about possible misappropriation.

    Consequently, the Auditor-General has instructed the Ministry of Health (MOH) to recover the GH¢1.34 million from Gyaten. Failure to comply will hold MOH officials personally liable for the debt, emphasizing the seriousness of the issue.

    The MOH has referred the matter to its Health Intelligence Unit for further investigation, working closely with the Ghana Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Department to address the issue comprehensively.

  • A/G:Taxi Cab and timber truck clash at Obuasi Amangoase road

    A/G:Taxi Cab and timber truck clash at Obuasi Amangoase road

    An incident have occurred at Obuasi Amangoase in the Ashanti region involving a MAN diesel articulated truck with registration number GR 2714-X.

    The truck, experiencing brake failure, collided with a Toyota Corolla taxi cab registered as GW 5088-11.

    The collision happened when the truck driver lost control while approaching a section of the road at Amangoase, resulting in the taxi cab, with passengers on board, narrowly escaping harm.

    Fortunately, the quick reflexes of taxi driver Bernard Nsiah prevented injuries to passengers, though the taxi sustained significant damage.

    An eyewitness told the media that the truck driver, upon losing control, shouted to warn drivers behind him.

  • Petrol tanker involved in an accident on the Hohoe-Sanko road

    Petrol tanker involved in an accident on the Hohoe-Sanko road

    A petrol tanker bearing registration number GN 44-76 overturned early in the morning on the Hohoe-Sanko Road within the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region.

    According to eyewitness Matthias Amuzo, the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m.

    He was alerted by a loud noise near his residence and went to investigate, discovering the overturned tanker blocking the road.

    Amuzo attributed the accident to the poor condition of the road and urged the government to intervene.

    DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley, Hohoe Municipal Fire Commander, confirmed that their investigation revealed the driver lost control while trying to avoid a pothole.

    The driver‘s assistant sustained a left hand injury, while the driver complained of body pains.

    Hosu-Porbley mentioned that his team had to remain on-site overnight to ensure safety and protect property.

    Yakubu Abas, the tanker driver, also spoke to Adom News, echoing concerns about the road’s state and calling urgently for government attention to improve connectivity between Hohoe, Oti, and the Northern regions.

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  • VIDEO: Nigerian driver uses a switch to control his gear while driving

    VIDEO: Nigerian driver uses a switch to control his gear while driving

    A video making rounds on social media has captured the shocking moment a Nigerian driver was seen using a switch to control his gear while driving.

    The incident took place in Owerri, Imo State, and has sparked widespread concern and astonishment.

    In the video, a distressed woman can be heard expressing her fear and anxiety as she witnesses the unconventional driving method.

    “I am scared for my life. My heart is beating fast. My heart is beating fast,” she wailed repeatedly, her voice trembling with fear.

    The clip, which was captured and shared on Instagram, shows the driver manipulating a switch to control the vehicle’s gear system while in motion.

    Such modifications to vehicle controls are highly unconventional and potentially hazardous. The video has since garnered significant attention online, with many viewers expressing their concerns over the safety implications of the driver’s actions.

    “Drivers go just dey take unnecessary risk cos of money,” a user wrote.

    Other users said: “Rather than laugh at him, we should inquire about the creativity and possibly upgrade it because if it was a foreign car that was created with such. Some people will be struggling to purchase it.”

  • VIDEO: Angry driver forcefully drops off female passenger, nearly trade blows in Accra

    VIDEO: Angry driver forcefully drops off female passenger, nearly trade blows in Accra

    A near confrontation occurred between a driver transporting passengers to Circle and a female passenger.

    Although the cause of the tension remains unknown, a video circulating on social media captured portions of their heated argument, which nearly escalated into a physical altercation.

    In the video, the male driver is seen insisting that the female passenger, who is not yet visible in the shot, disembark from the vehicle. He loudly asserts his ownership of the public vehicle and refuses to allow the lady to continue her journey.

    As the situation intensifies, other passengers disembark to make way for the lady. She eventually alights and appears ready to confront the driver. Expressing her displeasure, she is quickly surrounded by other passengers who intervene to prevent a physical fight.

    Moments later, as the driver moves, screams can be heard, suggesting he might be planning to do something untoward to the lady. Fortunately, a disaster was averted, and the remaining passengers re-boarded the vehicle. The bus then took off without the lady who had quarrelled with the driver.

  • Driver’s miraculous maneuver on Kumasi’s Maakro road after break failure saves lives

    Driver’s miraculous maneuver on Kumasi’s Maakro road after break failure saves lives

    In a heart-stopping incident in Kumasi-Maakro, a truck driver’s quick thinking and skillful maneuvering saved numerous lives and properties after he experienced brake failure while navigating the rough Maakro Road, which is currently under construction.

    The unidentified driver, faced with the terrifying prospect of a high-speed descent with no means of stopping, managed to steer the truck through the challenging terrain, avoiding potential disaster.

    Eyewitnesses hailed the driver as a hero for his remarkable composure and driving prowess in the face of such a dangerous situation.

    One bystander expressed his admiration, repeatedly exclaiming, “This driver is the driver, he is a driver,” capturing the awe and relief felt by those who witnessed the incident.

    The driver’s ability to safely navigate the treacherous road reflects not only his skill but also the importance of experienced and competent drivers, especially in challenging conditions

  • Driver unharmed after truck overturned on Cape Coast Highway

    Driver unharmed after truck overturned on Cape Coast Highway

    A sand-laden truck has overturned on the Cape Coast to Takoradi highway, causing traffic disruptions.

    The truck flipped over and landed on its side, leading to congestion on the N1 highway.

    Fortunately, the driver is reported to be unharmed.

    Motorists are advised to take an alternative route via the Ridge Royal route, passing through Holy Child School – Green Hill stretch, and then proceeding to the Aggrey Memorial School area to avoid delays.

    Alternative Route: To avoid delays, use the Ridge Royal route through Holy Child School – Green Hill stretch, then out to Aggrey Memorial School area.

  • Accident that killed my driver was unnecessary – Akufo-Addo

    Accident that killed my driver was unnecessary – Akufo-Addo


    President Akufo-Addo has conveyed his condolences following the demise of Kwesi Atta, a presidential driver, who tragically lost his life in a convoy accident at Bunso Junction in the Eastern Region.

    He remembered the late Atta as a dedicated employee who stood by him through thick and thin, expressing deep sadness over the unexpected loss.

    Additionally, the president wished a swift recovery for the other individuals injured in the accident, expressing optimism for their speedy recuperation to resume their duties and provide for their families.

    During the swearing-in ceremony of the 24 new ministers and deputy ministers at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo called for a moment of silence in honor of Kwesi Atta, acknowledging his faithful service and offering prayers for his peaceful rest.

    “I would, with your indulgence, ask you to be upstanding, to join me in a minute’s silence. In memory of an employee – a faithful employee, Kwesi Atta, who died tragically in an unnecessary accident this week in the line of duty, I wish the other three affected persons speedy recoveries.

    “May the soul of Kwesi Atta rest and abide peacefully in the bosom of the Almighty until the last day of the resurrection, when we shall all meet again,” he said.

    The incident occurred as President Akufo-Addo’s convoy, returning from the funeral of former Ejisu MP John Kumah, was involved in a collision at Bunso Junction. It was reported that a KIA truck entered the path of the convoy, resulting in the accident.

    While the president was not present during the collision, subsequent reports revealed that two military officers associated with the presidency and injured in the crash had been airlifted to Accra for advanced medical treatment.

    On May 19, 2024, the presidency officially confirmed the accident and the identity of the deceased driver through an official statement.

  • Driver arrested on DUI charges after colliding with farmworker bus, killing 8 people in Florida

    Driver arrested on DUI charges after colliding with farmworker bus, killing 8 people in Florida

    The police in Florida arrested the driver of a pickup truck for crashing into a bus and killing eight people. They arrested him for driving while drunk and causing the deaths.

    Bryan Maclean Howard, who is 41 years old, is charged with eight counts of DUI-Manslaughter, according to the FHP. No more information was given, including what substance is said to have made Howard unable to function normally.

    Police said he was driving a 2001 Ford Ranger when it went into the opposite lane on State Road 40, a straight but hilly road with two lanes that goes past horse farms. The truck hit the side of the bus, making it go off the road at 6:40 in the morning. It broke a fence and hit a tree, then flipped over. Eight people died and at least 40 people were hurt.

    It is not known if Howard has a lawyer. And we couldn’t find any phone numbers for his family. State records show that Howard has been arrested before for driving without a valid license, running away from an accident, and having marijuana.

    The crash occurred in Marion County, which is about 80 miles north of Orlando. The workers were going to Cannon Farms in Dunellon, where they pick watermelons. The bus tipped over and its windows were broken. The back door and top hatch were open. The truck stopped at the side of the road. The air bag was blown and there was a lot of damage to the driver’s side.

    In 2022, more farmworkers died in vehicle crashes than from any other job-related cause. They made up 81 out of 171 deaths. It wasn’t clear if the bus had seat belts right away.

    Many states want to make stricter rules to keep farmworkers safe. Most of the workers are migrants. We don’t know if all the workers on the bus were from another country.

    The Labor Department made new rules for seat belts in vehicles used by farmworkers on temporary visas. The rules also include other protections for workers, and they start on June 28. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association does not agree with the seatbelt rule because they think it is not practical.

    In the state, farmworkers must use seatbelts while riding in small vehicles that weigh less than 10,000 pounds.

    “We are closed today to show respect for the losses and injuries from the accident at Olvera Trucking Harvesting Corp. this morning,” Cannon Farms posted on Facebook. “Please join us in saying a prayer for the families and loved ones affected by this terrible accident. ” We thank you for understanding during this tough time.

    Cannon Farms is a farm run by a family for over 100 years. The company now sells peanuts and watermelons to grocery stores all over the U. SCanada and the United States are two neighboring countries.

    No one picked up the phone when it rang at Olvera Trucking on Tuesday afternoon. The company put out a job posting for a driver to take workers to the watermelon fields for a short time. The driver would then use farming machines to collect crops. The pay was $14.77 for each hour worked.

    Olvera asked the Labor Department for permission to hire 43 workers to pick watermelons at Cannon Farms. The company offered to pay $14.77 per hour and also promised to provide housing and transportation to the fields.

    The H-2A program lets US employers or agents bring in foreign workers to fill temporary agricultural jobs, as long as they meet certain rules. Florida farms hire more H-2A workers than any other state. They hire about 50,000 workers every year, according to the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association.

    Andres Segura, who works at AdventHealth hospitals, said that the injured workers were in good moods despite their injuries and were being visited by chaplains.

    “We were able to be there and give help and prayers when it was needed,” he said.

    The Farmworker Association of Florida is helping accident victims and their families by raising money through a GoFundMe campaign. So far, they have raised $5,000 out of their $50,000 goal.

    “The post said that it’s important to remember farmworkers, especially during hard times, even though they are often overlooked. ”

    Two organizations that support farmworkers have asked for tougher rules to keep them safe from danger.

    “It’s too easy to think of this as just another accident,” said Asia Clermont, who leads the League of United Latin American Citizens in Florida. Florida needs to do everything it can to keep its essential workers safe. They are people who are very important for the state’s economy.

    Ty Joplin from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers said that the rules about transportation for farmworkers are usually not followed.

    “Accidents can happen, but we can protect workers by making sure they have safety measures like seat belts and regular safety checks while they are being transported. This can help lower the number of injuries and deaths. “.

  • Drunk driver crashed into children’s birthday party, killing two children and injuring fifteen more

    Drunk driver crashed into children’s birthday party, killing two children and injuring fifteen more

    Two kids have died and 15 people got hurt when a driver who may have been drunk crashed into a birthday party at a boat club.

    A boy and a girl, who were eight and five years old, died in an accident on Saturday, according to a police officer in Michigan. The crash occurred at the Swan Creek Boat Club in Berlin Township, which is around 30 miles south of Detroit.

    Many people were badly hurt in the chaotic situation, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.

    He said: “The first responders said the scene was very chaotic and the people involved and those who saw it were very upset. ”

    Two helicopters or ambulances took three kids and six grown-ups to the hospital. Some of them were really hurt.

    Some people who were hurt got help right away where it happened, and some were driven to the hospital in private cars. The sheriff in Michigan said a 66-year-old woman was driving the car when she crashed into the building and went 25 feet inside.

    He didn’t know who the lady driving the car was, but he said she was arrested for driving drunk and causing a deadly accident.

    He said she was working with the police and might get more charges as they keep looking into the case.

  • Driver who killed friends for “twerking” in his backseat receives 11-year prison sentence

    Driver who killed friends for “twerking” in his backseat receives 11-year prison sentence

    A woman was sentenced to 11 years in prison for causing the death of a couple who were dancing in the back of her car during a crash.

    The 23-year-old woman named Adele Ojokie Aidonojie was drinking alcohol and driving very fast when she crashed her Mini Cooper in Battersea, South London.

    The car flipped over, and Rida Boutjettif, 24, and Mary Macharia, 23 were thrown out of the car and died from severe head injuries.

    Another person, Ben Sidibe, got hurt in the accident and his arm is broken. People thought he was wearing his seatbelt when it happened.

    Mr Sidibe told the police that the group was listening to Jamaican music when the crash happened. He also said that the two passengers were standing and dancing in the back while he was recording them.

    Ojokie-Aidonojie told someone not to call the police or ambulance at the scene. I will be taken to jail.

    Then she told the police that the incident was a hit and run.

    After a trial at the Old Bailey, student Okojie-Aidonojie from Bromley was found guilty of two charges of causing death by driving dangerously and one charge of causing injury by driving dangerously.

    The court was told that the person’s car was going at least 62mph in a 30mph zone before it crashed at 3:42am on July 16 2022.

    The judge said Okojie-Aidonojie’s behavior was like crazy, especially because her passengers had been standing up and dancing right before the crash.

    She was also found to have hurt Mr Sidibe badly by driving dangerously.

    “I am sorry for the loss of Mary and Rida. ” She wrote this in a letter to the court.

    I’m very sorry that they died early and it’s my fault.

    I really miss both of them a lot. I think about them every single day.

    She said sorry to her ex-boyfriend Mr Sidibe and hoped he could get over it. She added, “I never meant to hurt any of you. ”

    After the decision, the families of the victims were mad and sad about what the defendant did.

    Ms Macharia’s mother said she had a close connection with her daughter who was very special and unique.

    She disagreed with the defendant’s claim that they were ‘best friends’ and said they had only met once before.

    Mr Boutjettif’s family said that when his father died, he was 16 years old. He went to college and learned how to become a gas engineer.

    “They said he cared about everyone he met and loved them. “

  • Driver rams car into FBI’s Atlanta office

    Driver rams car into FBI’s Atlanta office

    The FBI has reported that an individual drove a car into their Atlanta office’s front gate on Monday, but they are currently unaware of the motive behind the act.

    The crash happened just after lunchtime. Pete Ellis, a manager at the FBI’s office in Atlanta, said that a man tried to get onto the FBI campus in Chamblee by following another vehicle through the gate, but security stopped him from entering. Some police officers arrested the man as they were nearby, and nobody got hurt, Ellis said.

    Ellis said a man, who was not part of the FBI place, was taken to a hospital in Atlanta to be checked.

    The police are investigating crimes at both the state and federal level.

    Agents and bomb experts looked at the vehicle to make sure it was safe, as required by the agency’s rules.

    A video showed a red-orange SUV with a smashed hood against a gate in the front. The tow truck took the car at almost 4 p. m

    Ellis said they are still looking into the case and don’t have any more details to share yet.

  • VIDEO: Driver found dead in his car in Volta Lake

    VIDEO: Driver found dead in his car in Volta Lake

    Akwasi Obempah, 35, the official driver of Nana Mprah Besemuna Ill, Krachiwura, tragically lost his life on Thursday when he drowned in the Volta Lake at Krachi in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region.

    According to Nana Ato Odyifase I, Akwamuhene of Krachi, the deceased had left the palace on Thursday to wash the Krachiwura’s official vehicle at the old site before 0700 hours. However, the driver and the vehicle drifted into the river and submerged.

    A search party, including the Marine Police, officials of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Military, and community divers, located the vehicle on the riverbed with the deceased lying beside it. Both were hauled ashore.

    The deceased’s body was deposited at the morgue of the Municipal hospital, and the Toyota V8 vehicle was parked at the premises of the Ghana Police Service. Nana Besemuna, who also serves as the President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs, reported the incident to the Police.

    A Police source confirmed the incident as investigations into the matter continued.

  • You’re a co-driver not a mate – PPP chair to Bawumia

    You’re a co-driver not a mate – PPP chair to Bawumia

    The National Chairman of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Nana Ofori Owusu, has criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for describing himself as a “driver’s mate” in the Akufo-Addo-led government.

    Speaking on Peace FM, Owusu expressed concern that Bawumia’s characterization is problematic, as someone widely regarded as an “economic Messiah” seeks to distance himself from the government.

    Mr Owusu emphasized that the vice president holds the position to assist and contribute productively to the president’s reliance on the country’s progress.

    He contested the notion that being a “mate” doesn’t necessitate possessing the qualities of a driver to step into the driver’s role.


    “It is inappropriate to characterize a dignified individual in such a manner. We recognize his role as an economic leader, actively contributing to advisory bodies and implementing innovative ideas. However, the narrative suggesting that his boss hinders him from fulfilling his responsibilities is perilous. This situation reflects the challenge of wanting contradictory things simultaneously

    “The new team must address and streamline this narrative, as a person cannot simultaneously be enthusiastic and indifferent. Referring to him as a “mate” is inaccurate; he is a co-driver. The role of a mate does not inherently require driving skills or a license, unlike that of a vice president who is constitutionally ready to assume the presidential duties when required. The distinction lies in the readiness and responsibilities associated with being a co-driver, akin to the vice president’s role,” he added.

    Dr. Bawumia’s speech, serving as an opening to his official campaign launch following his election as the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party in November 2023, conveyed his humble acknowledgment of playing the role of a driver’s mate in the government.
    “Speaking on Peace FM, Owusu expressed concern that Bawumia’s characterization is problematic, as someone widely regarded as an “economic Messiah” seeks to distance himself from the government.

    Mr Owusu emphasized that the vice president holds the position to assist and contribute productively to the president’s reliance on the country’s progress.

    He contested the notion that being a “mate” doesn’t necessitate possessing the qualities of a driver to step into the driver’s role.


    “It is inappropriate to characterize a dignified individual in such a manner. We recognize his role as an economic leader, actively contributing to advisory bodies and implementing innovative ideas. However, the narrative suggesting that his boss hinders him from fulfilling his responsibilities is perilous. This situation reflects the challenge of wanting contradictory things simultaneously

    The new team must address and streamline this narrative, as a person cannot simultaneously be enthusiastic and indifferent. Referring to him as a “mate” is inaccurate; he is a co-driver. The role of a mate does not inherently require driving skills or a license, unlike that of a vice president who is constitutionally ready to assume the presidential duties when required. The distinction lies in the readiness and responsibilities associated with being a co-driver, akin to the vice president’s role.,” he added.

    Dr. Bawumia’s speech, serving as an opening to his official campaign launch following his election as the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party in November 2023, conveyed his humble acknowledgment of playing the role of a driver’s mate in the government.


    He expressed his aspiration to assume the position of the driver if elected as President.

    “As Vice President I am like a driver’s mate. But if, by the Grace of God, you make me President, I will be in the driver’s seat with constitutionally mandated authority to pursue my vision and my priorities,” he added.

    The Vice President highlighted the significant achievements of the Akufo-Addo-led Government over the past seven years and outlined his vision for Ghana, anticipating a potential election as President on December 7.

    Since becoming the Flagbearer, Dr. Bawumia has consistently communicated his dedication to digitizing Ghana’s economy, promoting sustainable job creation, and establishing an inclusive system aligned with global requirements.

    In his victory address on November 4, 2023, Dr. Bawumia shared his vision for building an inclusive, food self-sufficient, data-driven, and systems-based nation actively participating in the global digital revolution, as he aspires to lead the country.

  • Driver found dead in saloon car on Lapaz highway

    Driver found dead in saloon car on Lapaz highway

    Abeka-Lapaz residents were stunned and puzzled by the discovery of a new saloon car, its driver found dead behind the wheel on the busy Abeka-Lapaz highway.

    The disturbing incident occurred when a passerby noticed a strange scene on the road: other drivers were honking loudly, trying to get the stationary white Elantra saloon car to move.

    Despite the cacophony of horns, the car remained motionless. Concerned individuals approached and banged on the car forcefully, only to find the driver unconscious.

    “The car was not moving despite the noise. Some people approached and banged it angrily before realizing the driver was unconscious,” recounted the eyewitness.

    As word of the disturbing discovery spread, a crowd quickly gathered at the scene. Concerned bystanders promptly contacted local authorities, leading to the dispatch of police officers to the location. The driver was hurried to the Lapaz Community Hospital, where, as per the witness, he was declared deceased.

    The witness, who captured the aftermath of the incident on video, explained his decision to document the scene, emphasizing the importance of preserving evidence for potential identification of those involved in moving the vehicle.

    Further mystery surrounds the identity of the deceased driver, as no official identification has been publicly disclosed.

    However, the witness revealed that upon dialing a number listed on a poster attached to the car, he discovered that the vehicle had been purchased by the now-deceased individual for his child, who was in the process of registering it.

    No official statements have been issued by law enforcement or other pertinent authorities regarding the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the incident.

    This tragic occurrence has left many pondering the circumstances of the driver’s premature passing.

    Click on link below to watch full video.

    https://fb.watch/q1PEVPWv1o/

  • Twifo Eduabeng: 43-year-old man tried for fondling girl’s private part

    Twifo Eduabeng: 43-year-old man tried for fondling girl’s private part

    A 43-year-old driver is being tried for sexually assaulting a female minor at Twifo Eduabeng in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region.

    George Antwi, the suspect, is said to have accessed the 12-year-old’s private part and fondled it.

    The suspect, also known to be a herbal medicine practitioner was arraigned at the Twifo Praso District Court.

    The prosecution, Chief Inspector Joseph Kusah informed the court that the suspect took advantage of the healthcare service he provides to the minor and lured her into his bedroom, where he asked her to undress.

    He is said to have turned off the lights and began touching the minor in an unpleasant way. Per the prosecution, George was caught by the victim’s sisters, but he threatened to take their lives should they disclose what they had seen to anyone.

    The sisters nonetheless informed their parents, and a formal complaint was later lodged at the police station.

    Antwi was arrested and charged with two counts, indecent assault and threats of harm. The court, presided over by Maxwell Foli Kpodo has granted him bail in the sum of Gh¢5,000.00 with two sureties after the accused pleaded not guilty.

    The court further ordered the suspect not to travel out of the jurisdiction until the conclusion of the case.

  • 15-year jail term awarded to driver for defiling minor in church

    15-year jail term awarded to driver for defiling minor in church

    A 27-year-old driver was given a 15-year prison term for having sex with a 14-year-old girl in a church at Sowutuom.

    Enoch Mensah entered a guilty plea to the charge of defilement during his appearance before the Gender Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters.

    Mensah’s own plea resulted in his conviction and sentencing by the court.

    Mensah is accused of defiling the victim four times in the complainant’s home in addition to the church grounds.

    Innocently following Mensah when he sought her help, the victim defiled the church, as Detective Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei begged the court to impose a deterrent sentence.

    In the prosecution’s case, the complainant—a trader who lives in Apotro, close to Sowutuom in Accra—is the mother of the victim, a 14-year-old.

    Mensah, a driver, lived in the same area, according to the prosecutor.

    The victim assisted the accused in cleaning the church at the Church name withheld in Nsumfa, close to Sowutum, in June 2023.

    According to the report, Mensah locked the church, led the victim to an office, and engaged in “unprotected sexual intercourse” with her on a table while admonishing her not to tell anyone.

    Mensah proceeded to have four sex encounters with the victim at the complainant’s home, according to the prosecutor.

  • Residents of Volta Region allegedly destroying roads for speed ramps

    Residents of Volta Region allegedly destroying roads for speed ramps

    Reports emerging from the Volta Region indicate that some residents are allegedly destroying roads to install unauthorised speed ramps. 

    This unconventional approach, according to residents, poses a lot of inconvenience to drivers who may want to use the road.

    In a video widely circulating on social media, some young men are seen with shovels and spades, with a heap of sand and heavy blocks on the road in the background. 

    A road user, evidently concerned by the actions of the youth in the area, confronted them but this did not stop the youth from going on with what they were doing.

    This incident is said to have happened at Adidome in the Volta Region.

  • Swat team breaks open a truck to apprehend the driver on Texas highway

    Swat team breaks open a truck to apprehend the driver on Texas highway

    In a high-stakes operation, police in Texas utilized an armoured vehicle to forcefully open the cabin of a lorry on a motorway.

    The driver, who had refused to stop and exit the cab despite officers deploying spike strips, prompted this dramatic intervention.

    Following unsuccessful attempts to halt the vehicle using spike strips, the Swat team employed an armoured vehicle to tear open a window.

    Subsequently, a gas canister was thrown inside, and officers entered the lorry to extract the non-compliant driver.

    The reason for the chase remains unclear, with police highlighting the driver’s erratic behavior, including multiple lane changes and swerving.

    Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that the driver exhibited signs of “heavy impairment,” although the motive behind the individual’s actions remains unknown.

  • Bolt driver allegedly assaulted by military personnel

    A Bolt ride-hailing driver has reportedly been assaulted by a military personnel after a dispute stemming from a traffic incident.

    The driver, associated with the Bolt platform, had a confrontation with a man dressed in military clothing due to what he perceived as reckless driving.

    The incident occurred in Accra and resulted in a physical altercation.

    The military personnel allegedly stabbed the driver’s head and physically assaulted him after the driver expressed concern about the soldier’s alleged reckless driving.

    The driver suffered significant blood loss and had to be resuscitated by medical professionals at Deseret Hospital in Santa Maria, Accra.

    A passenger in the car, Michelle Frimpong, recounted the incident, explaining that the dispute arose from a wrongful overtaking by another vehicle.

    The Bolt driver extended his hand to touch the other vehicle, prompting the altercation.

    The individual in military attire reportedly forced the driver out of the car and physically attacked him. The driver was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment and is currently admitted.

    This incident highlights the challenges and dangers that some ride-hailing drivers can face while performing their duties.

  • Driver who killed father and child while high on marijuana receives 12-year prison sentence

    Driver who killed father and child while high on marijuana receives 12-year prison sentence

    A drug-addled driver who murdered a two-year-old and his father while operating a vehicle on the wrong side of the road while intoxicated at the time was sentenced to prison.

    In January of last year, John Woodcock, 44, and his two-year-old son Lewis were murdered in a car accident on the way home from seeing their relatives.

    Just after six o’clock in the evening, James Gibson, 31, was operating an Audi along Chesterfield Road North in Pleasley when he struck John and Lewis’ car from the side.

    Gibson, aged 31, had been driving on the opposite side of the road, speeding, and he had also got behind the wheel after taking drugs.

    He was also found to have run through red lights and undertaken other vehicles.

    There was nothing Dan could have done to avoid the collision.

    Gibson appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today (Monday 24 July) after pleading guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

    He was jailed for 12 years and disqualified from driving for 18 years.

    The mother and wife of John and Lewis, Caroline Westbrook, paid tribute to her two boys after the sentencing today.

    She said: ‘I would like to take this opportunity to finally say thank you to everyone who has been there for me over this past year.

    ‘I would also like to say special thanks to the people who tried to help Louie and Dan on the night of this tragic accident, the innocent bystander, police, ambulance crew, doctors, and nurses at both Kingsmill Hospital and Queens Medical Centre.

    ‘I know we didn’t get the outcome we had hoped for, but I know all these people tried their very best to help my boys.

    ‘The two amazing ambulance staff who were there for me whilst we waited, I will never forget you and everything you did for me.

    ‘Now we have finally had the sentencing and this part is over, finally my boys can rest at peace and I and the family can try to build some sort of life where we try to come to terms with this horrific loss.’

  • Driver fined GHS14,400 for biting police officer

    Driver fined GHS14,400 for biting police officer

    A 24-year-old commercial driver has been convicted by the Assin-Fosu District Court to pay a fine of Gh14,400.00 or, in default, to serve nine months in prison for biting a police officer’s fingers in an effort to elude arrest.

    In the courtroom presided over by Abdul Majeed Illiasu, the convict, Ebenezer Nkoom, pleaded guilty to 13 various offences, including inflicting harm, illegal harm, resisting arrest, and roughly seven traffic offenses. He also begged for mercy.

    The complainants, General Constable Samuel Ayamba and Police Woman Constable Sophia Essel, are policemen assigned to the Central North Regional Police Command of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), according to the prosecutor, Chief Inspector Gilbert Ayongo.

    He said on Friday, April 7, at about 06:30 hours, the complainants were detailed to manage traffic at the Assin-Fosu old market stretch of the highway where they spotted the convict who was in charge of Hyundai Atos Taxi with registration No. CR 1157-20.

    The prosecutor said while the vehicles were in motion, the convict stopped at an undesignated place to solicit for and pick up passengers without reasonable consideration to other road users.

    According to the prosecutor, the police officers approached the convict and cautioned him not to pick up passengers at the place, and directed him to leave with his passengers immediately.

    But the convict was adamant and replied that he would continue to pick up passengers from that spot until the police arrested all other drivers who did the same.

    Barley an hour later, Chief Inspector Ayongo said the convict returned to the same location with impunity which led to his arrest.

    He said the officers sat in the vehicle of the convict to be driven to the Regional MTTD office but he instead, drove the officers to an unknown destination and attempted to escape.

    He was immediately rearrested and while resisting the arrest, bit the finger of General Constable Ayamba, inflicting severe injuries on his hand, the prosecutor told the court.

    The prosecutor said a civilian motor rider who witnessed the incident quickly picked up the injured police officer and chased the convict who drove the vehicle into the nearby bush, abandoned it, and absconded.

    The two officers returned to the office and reported the incident to ASP Mr. Wonder Lumor, the Central North Regional MTTD Commander, who deployed two plain-clothed policemen and CID officers to the scene.

    He said about an hour later, the convict emerged in the company of two others, and he was arrested to assist with investigations.

    A thorough check on the vehicle and documents revealed that the convict had failed to validate his driver’s license since Tuesday, February 1, 2022, and was driving a commercial vehicle at an unauthorized age of 24, instead of 25 years and above.

    Also, he was driving a commercial vehicle without a spare tyre, warning signals, fire extinguisher, and others.

  • Amanda Cartey writes: A brush with crime; my experience outsmarting a thieving taxi driver

    Amanda Cartey writes: A brush with crime; my experience outsmarting a thieving taxi driver

    In the past few years, I have heard many stories about people’s experiences with taxi robberies but I always thought it was just a tale.

    They talked about how taxi drivers tricked them by locking the car doors and stealing their money and phones from their bags and purses. Unfortunately, I soon discovered that I was not far from experiencing this uncivilised behaviour of some drivers in town.

    One day, a taxi driver offered me a free ride from Dzorwulu Junction to Achimota Overhead. I was heading to Achimota Mile 7. The plan was to continue my journey from the Achimota Overhead to Mile 7.

    I hopped into the taxi with my luggage in a white polythene bag and a brown purse containing my phone and some cash.

    Our journey to Achimota Overhead began at 11 am, and the driver engaged me in a conversation. He suggested that I should pay him to take me to Achimota Mile 7 but I insisted that he should ‘let me off’ at the Achimota Overhead because it would still be convenient for me to continue my journey from there.

    In less than 15 minutes, we arrived at Achimota Overhead and I needed to get out of the taxi. But that was when the drama and the trickery by the taxi driver began.

    The taxi had stopped; so, I tried to open the door to alight from the car but the door would not open. For a moment, I focused on trying to get the door opened – which meant that I had abandoned my purse and luggage on my thighs, and my backside was halfway facing the driver, while I struggled to open the door.

    I am sure that was when the criminal taxi driver attempted to silently snatch my purse from my thighs to himself so he could steal my phone and money but he did not succeed because I also gave up and insisted that he open the door for me.

    Then he asked me for a coin, which he claimed could help with opening the gate. So, I quickly grabbed my purse, which was lying halfway on my seat open, and my phone was almost falling out.

    Seeing that his unscrupulous plan would not be successful, he opened the door for me to come out of the taxi. Apparently, the drivers control the doors from where they sit, so when they steal your items, they ‘release’ the door from their end and allow you to go.

    Hmmm… Now, as soon as I came out of the taxi, I realized that the taxi driver was trying to steal from me. I thanked God for exempting me from the plan of this wicked taxi driver.

    My journey continued in another public transport to Achimota Mile 7, where I met my friends and shared with them what happened to me.

    I was shocked to hear that Abigail and Diana had also experienced the same thing before.

    Unfortunately, the drivers succeeded in stealing their phones and cash. Eiii….thieves are smart o! Hmm

    I felt it was important to share my experience on WhatsApp so my friends and family could learn from it to avoid similar situations. I was grateful to receive some feedback from them as well!

    I, therefore, want to share some guidelines to help others avoid this kind of experience.

    Avoid the front seat of taxis at all costs if you can. If you must sit in the front seat, make sure your items (bag, phone, purse etc) are placed on your right side close to the door.

    Don’t go through the stress of opening a car door if it’s refuses to open. If you try once and it doesn’t open, insist that the driver opens it for you.

    Be suspicious about a driver who will ask for coins to help him open a door and stay away from that trap!

    Let’s all stay safe out there!

  • See how a driver escaped death through improper overtaking

    See how a driver escaped death through improper overtaking

    A viral video on social media has shown how a man, Nana Swanzy K escaped death after a driver with the license plate GE 5198-15 overtook his car on the Winneba-Cape Coast Road.

    In a 15-minute video he shared on Facebook, the said man swerved into the bush in an attempt to avoid a crash with the car on the opposite side.

    In the post he said ‘Wrongful and careless overtaking on the Winneba-Cape coast road that nearly took my life today.

    Ghana Police Service kindly find, arrest and prosecute the driver of this Hyundai Elantra with registration number GE 5198-15”

  • Driver dead after accident at Apemanim

    Driver dead after accident at Apemanim

    On February 11, 2023, at Apemanim in the Ahanta West Municipality Region, a Toyota car driver died in an accident after colliding with a trailer.

    The Toyota driver with registration number 3040-12, who was the only occupant, clashed with the trailer with registration number AJ 2710, which was moving to Ivory Coast.

    The Toyota vehicle was, however, moving in the opposite direction from the Ellembelle area to Takoradi.

    According to a dailyguide newspaper report, the trailer driver said the Toyota driver ran into his car while he was at top speed.

    An eyewitness also added that they heard someone cry for help, and together with the help of some journalists they managed to overturn the vehicle and find the lifeless body of the driver.

     The body has since been deposited at the mortuary.

  • 30yr-old driver allegedly murders wife at Oyoko

    30yr-old driver allegedly murders wife at Oyoko

    Police in the Eastern Region are on a manhunt for  a 30 -year-old commercial driver, Michael Abeiku, for allegedly murdering his 27-year-old wife, Gifty Tetteh at Oyoko in the New Juaben North Municipality.

    According to relatives of the deceased, Micheal who had some months ago threatened to commit the offense went ahead to do so on Thursday after accusing his wife of infidelity.

    They explained that Abeiku Michael after a short argument with the wife who had just returned home after going to stay with her mother for some time now inflicted multiple deep machete wounds on her limbs, neck, breast, and knees until she bled out profusely and died before the arrival of the police.

    An uncle of the deceased Ebenezer Boadi who spoke to the media disclosed that the police had began their investigations.

    He noted that the suspect is currently on the run after committing the dastardly act.

    “It’s a very sad situation, they have an unresolved issue. The husband a few months ago threatened to kill my niece for allegedly cheating on him after a man called her on phone. The husband later called the man back and the two exchanged words. My niece who was scared of her life, sought divorce, but the man begged me to settle the matter. So we were in the process of doing that and he just killed my niece. The police came to the house to take some pictures and videos,” Mr. Boadi narrated.

    He said the kids are now staying with their grand mother.

  • Gruesome details of how a female passenger was almost killed by her hailing service driver

    On Friday, December 3, 2022, a female passenger was riding home late from a fun night out with some friends when her driver began acting extremely weird.

    According to the victim who has only been identified as Diana, she said it was around 1:30 AM on Saturday when she was on her way back home, using the GIMPA bypass.

    She explained that she had ordered for a car using the hailing service, Yango, but along the way, she noticed that her driver made a wrong turn.

    Immediately, she said she drew his attention to it but got the response from the driver that he was only using a shorter route.

    Speaking to GhanaWeb over the phone, she continued that while on the GIMPA road, the driver told her he wanted to attend to nature’s call and then he suddenly parked by the roadside.

    “Suddenly, two men emerged from the bush and entered the car. Together with the driver, they then drove me into the bushes and asked for my monies and phone. With a knife pointed at me, I emptied my bag and handed everything to them.

    “They then asked me to log out of my iCloud and subsequently took my mobile phone Mobile Money PIN from me,” she narrated.

    Speaking from her hospital bed at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), where she is receiving treatment ahead of a surgery, she said things did not end there.

    Diana stressed that the driver then drove to a spot around the John Teye Memorial School and they forced her out of the car, and into the bushes.

    She explained that they sexually molested her before harming her physically with a sharp object.

    “Not satisfied, they drove me all the way to the bushes around John Teye Memorial School, and stripped me naked and threatened to kill me. They then inflicted deep cuts on my hands and in my palm before they fled the scene,” she said.

    According to Diana, some inhabitants heard her shouts from the bush and came to her rescue. They then sent her to the Ridge Hospital.

    The case was subsequently reported at the Ofankor Police Station, after her family had been informed of what happened.

    The police have since confirmed receipt of the complaints and have assured that everything will be done to arrest the perpetrators.

    So far, the police are on a hunt for the Yango driver and his two accomplices; who are on the run. They are being charged with robbery.

  • Western Regional Minister explains why he responded to ‘missing GH¢17m galamsey money’ post

    The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has explained why he responded to a social media post by GHOne TV about a regional minister fainting after a driver stole his GH¢17 million even though his name was not mentioned in the post.

    The post by GHOne TV reported that a regional minister collapsed after his driver bolted away with the stated amount, said to be proceeds from illegal mining (galamsey).

    “A Regional Minister collapses as his driver bolts with 17 million cedis galamsey proceeds. Driver is reported to be in Ivory Coast at the moment,” parts of the post by GHOne read.

    Responding to this post, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah denied any link to the report.

    In a press statement, he said that the news linking him to the report is bent on tarnishing his hard-won reputation.

    “This news alert appears to cast an innuendo on my person. It is therefore not strange that for those who are still bent on tarnishing my hard-won reputation and to distract me from executing my official duties in service to the people of my region including my unrelenting fight against illegal mining in the region, they have jumped onto this news alert to further their sinister objectives,” parts of the statement noted.

    Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on October 19, 2022, which was monitored by GhanaWeb, Okyere Darko-Mensah said that he had to respond because he had issues with some parts of the post.

    He added that he had spoken to the Chief Executive Officer of the EIB Network, Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, a.k.a. Bola Ray, to get the matter resolved.

    “You see, when people are not sure of things, they should not disgrace people or create funny impressions in the minds of people. Because somebody may not even verify the facts and accept the allegations that are being made, which will create problems for you.

    “That is why we had to tackle it so that next time people will think twice before making allegations.

    “If you look at the second part of the post, there is something in it that we dealing with. After the post was shown to me, I contacted Bola Ray and he said he will cross-check the facts and get to me. And so, we are waiting,” he said in Twi.

  • DVLA introduces digital technologies to check drivers, vehicles

    The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has introduced some five key digital appliances in its operations to ensure a regulated framework for an enhanced and a more effective supervision of drivers and vehicles.

    They comprise the vehicle windscreen glasses tint meter, handbrake tester, hand-held tablet computer, tyre tread depth gauge and tyre air presser gauge.

    Obuasi station is the first to take delivery of the hand-held tools, while all 32 district offices across the country are to receive the kits for effective operations.

    The DVLA says the appliances will help detect approved tinted windscreens, test the brake efficiency of a vehicle, and get instant access to a driver’s particulars upon keying in their registration and certificate of competence numbers to establish the authenticity or otherwise.

    In the past, most driver offenders were let off the hook because the authority lacked these standard gadgets to strengthen their checks on the road.

    The Compliance and Enforcement Manager of DVLA, Richard Kwasi Eyiah, explained that “after all checks are carried out on a vehicle, an automated gadget instantly issues out a receipt to the driver to know the status of the car as to whether it passed the test or not”.

    Field demonstration

    The Appliance and Enforcement Unit of the DVLA, last Thursday (September 29), organised a brief demonstration of the tools to the media in Kumasi and later moved on to the streets to test their innovative kits on drivers and vehicles.

    During the field demonstration, it was detected that some vehicles had issues, but no arrests were made.

    However, the DVLA field officers urged the drivers to update their papers, as well as put their vehicles in shape in order not to fall foul of the law.

    Enforcement

    Mr Eyiah in a post-test run interview said the tools would be used effectively to ensure compliance on the roads to ensure maximum safety on the roads with only roadworthy vehicles.

    “Road rules will only be obeyed if drivers are made aware that not obeying them would result in detection and unwanted outcomes such as fines or licence suspension or cancellation.

    “With these gadgets, there will be no hiding place for recalcitrant drivers,” he emphasised.

    Mr Eyiah used the opportunity to commend the government for resourcing the authority which had enabled it to play its role more efficiently.

  • 59-year-old ‘Trotro’ driver stabbed to death by suspected armed robbers at Afrancho

    A 59-year-old trotro driver has been stabbed to death by some suspected armed robbers at Afrancho in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region.

    Alex Kwadwo Boateng was found dead at a place near Blue Ice Hotel on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

    Some residents in the area who spoke to OTEC News’ Kwame Agyenim said the deceased was on his way to take his Urvan bus when the incident occurred.

    A fuel station attendant who lives in the area spoke to OTEC News; “he’s our customer, he parks his car here at our fuel station, Mr. Alex as we call him is the first to come here every morning for his car.”

    “We heard that the suspected robbers attacked him and stabbed him in the stomach while he was on his way to take the car early Saturday morning.”

    The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital by police in the area.

  • Driver convicted of spilling concrete on road

    Three persons have been convicted of spilling concrete on a public road at Abavana Junction, along the Pigfarm-Kwame Nkrumah Circle stretch in Accra.

    The convicts, a driver and two supervisors, were arrested on Tuesday, January 25, for spilling concrete on a road, in contravention of the Revised Road Traffic Regulation 2012 (L.I. 2180), Regulation 113, Sub-regulation (1), which criminalises those activities. 

    They are Tahiru Faisal, the driver; Emmanuel Sogah-Burns, an engineer/supervisor, and Stephen Donkor, an operator. 

    Faisal, who drives a Ford Concrete Pump Truck, with registration number GN 8042-20, was fined GH¢2,400, while Sogah-Burns an engineer and supervisor at Sobtech Engineering Consultancy, was fined GH¢600. 

    Donkor, who operates the mixer, was also sentenced to a fine of GH¢600.

    Law

    The Revised Road Traffic Regulation 2012 (L.I 2180), Regulation 113, Sub-regulation (1) states, among others, that: “A person shall not deposit construction material or equipment on the road in a manner that is likely to impede traffic, cause danger, nuisance or injury to a person or damage to property.”

    Sub-regulation (2) also states: “A person who contravenes Sub-regulation (1) commits an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not below 25 penalty units and not more than 50 penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not more than three months or to both.”

    The three were put before the Accra District Court on January 27 and convicted to pay the fines.

    Source: Daily Graphic

  • Refrain from increasing fares Driver associations told

    The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC has called for a ceasefire on the proposed increase in transport fares.

    National Chairman Nana Nimako Bresiama has pleaded with the various driver association to refrain from increasing the transport fares at least until the government forms his ministers.

    Some driver associations had threatened to increase transportation.

    The National Association of Concerned Drivers with over 150,000 members, for instance, has projected a 10 percent increment in fares by next week as members complain about hikes in fuel prices and spare parts.

    Speaking on Akoma FMs morning show GhanAkoma, GPRTU National Chairman Nana Nimako Bresiama called for ceasefire till the Transport Minister-designate is confirmed and the subsequent consensus is reached met by major stakeholders in the industry.

    He told host Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin that “the government has not even finished forming his cabinet and other ministers, so why the rush?”

    “I think the various driver associations must exercise restraint until the Road Minister-designate is confirmed then we can have a roundtable discussion on the situation. As it stands I believe the proposal is premature.”

    Meanwhile, Public Relations Officer for True Drivers Union Yaw Barima believes that government has increased prices of fuel through some means but has always resisted their call to increase fares.

    Spokesperson for the National Concerned Drivers Association David Agboado explained his group is not relenting on the decision to increase the fare.

    “I wish to announce to cherished clients that there will be 10% increment of passenger fare coming Monday,” he said, adding that “this decision was informed by the increment of some taxes at the DVLA and the ports.”

    Source: 3 News

  • Taxi driver murdered; car snatched at Apam junction

    A 23-year-old taxi driver has been murdered and dumped in a nearby bush at Gomoa Ankamu in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region.

    A resident, Joe Abekah, said the deceased sustained a lot of deep cuts on his head.

    According to him, the killers must have hired the deceased from Mankessim.

    The body has been conveyed by Apam District Police Command to Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital Mortuary for preservation whiles investigations ongoing, ,Kasapa FM has reported.

    Meanwhile, Assemblyman for Gomoa Ankamu-Simbrofo Electoral area, Isaac Kelly Arthur in an interview expressed worry over the increasing number of such crimes in the area.

    “What the armed robbers do is that when they see a new taxi cab, they hire and direct the driver towards a bushy area and try to kill the driver and take the car away. The Police patrol in this area must be stepped up to prevent such crimes from being committed.”

    It is the second time in a month a taxi driver has been killed with the same modus operandi.

    On April 25, a 20-year-old taxi driver at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region, who was hired by a car-snatching syndicate from Ashaiman to Dawhenya, was gruesomely murdered.

    The lifeless body of the taxi driver, Emmanuel Bioh, was found with bullet wounds in a bush at Aveyime in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region without the car.

     

    Source: theghanareport 

  • VIDEO: Trotro driver nearly runs over police officer at Odorkor

    My News Ghana has sighted a video where a trotro driver nearly run over a police officer.

    It is not known what the issue was but the police officer is seen shouting and pointing fingers at the trotro driver who was still in the car.

    The driver tried to drive off but the police officer stood in front of the car to prevent the driver from moving the car.

    The driver drove off despite the police officer in front of the car.

    The policeman stood his grounds but was nearly run over by the car.

    Watch the video below:

    Source: reportghana 

  • Police officer lays on the roof of a moving car in his attempt to stop the cab driver [Video]

    A police officer put his life at risk by jumping on a moving cab in order to stop the driver.

     

    In a video shared online, the police officer is seen laying across the bonnet and roof of the cab while the car was still in motion.

     

    The incident occurred around Apo Legislative quarters in Abuja.

     

    Police officer lays on the roof of a moving cab in his attempt to stop the cab driver (video)

     

    Watch the video below.

     

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    Police officer filmed hanging on for dear life on the roof of a moving cab after his attempt to stop the cab driver failed..

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    Source: broadcastghana 

  • Driver and bus attendant wanted for running over police officer

    The Accra Regional Police is on a manhunt for a driver and his mate who were in charge of a Ford Vehicle with the registration number GR 4880- 20, when it ran-over, killing a police officer.

    General Sergeant Moses Appiah, who was on Friday, February 28, ran-over by the said commercial vehicle, later died at the 37 Military Hospital.

    General Sergeant Appiah, who was with the Divisional Motor Traffic and Transport Department, Madina was on enforcement duties within Accra when he was knocked and killed by the passenger vehicle.

    The driver and his mate bolted and abandoned the vehicle after the incident.

    He was then rushed to the 37 Military Hospital where he was pronounced dead and the body has since been deposited at the Police morgue.

    Meanwhile, police has impounded the said vehicle.

    Deputy Superintendent of Police Effia Tenge, Head of Public Relations Unit of the Regional Police Command has confirmed the incident to the Ghana News Agency.

    Source: GNA

  • Passengers cause arrest of ‘reckless’ driver

    In a bid to prevent more accidents on our roads, passengers onboard a Toyota Hiace car caused the arrest of another driver for reckless driving on the Cape Coast – Takoradi highway.

    Ahmed Alidu, aged 35-years and driving a Mercedes splinter with registration number GT 3601- 17 was arrested after a complaint was made to personnel at the Inchaban Police barrier.

    Confirming the arrest, Western Region Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Chief Superintendent Richard Appiah said Ahmed left the Kaneshie lorry station for Takoradi loaded with passengers and dangerously overtook the Toyota Hiace with registration number WR 1481 -17 which had loaded from Cape Coast to Takoradi.

    According to him, the passengers alleged that, their driver had to move swiftly from the road when the splinter bus came to overtake them, or risk being hit by the speeding car.

    They said, they monitored as Ahmed continued to drive recklessly and overtake different cars, a situation that nearly resulted in a head-on collision with a truck.

    From Dominase to Daboase and Asamasa, Ahmed continued to overtake from all sides of the road while driving at top speed and on the shoulders of the road.

    Chief Superintendent Richard Appiah said after his arrest, his vehicle was impounded and brought to the MTTD office in Sekondi. His statement was taken in which he admitted to driving recklessly.

    He has subsequently been processed for court on Monday, February 10.

    Meanwhile, as more and more people continue to endorse the latest road safety campaign #ArriveAlive by JoyNews, the police administration says it wants amendment of laws governing the sector.

    Outgone director of the Motor Transport Traffic Department (MTTD), Commissioner of Police Christian Yohuno, who described the initiative as laudable said it will lead to more punitive actions against drivers who “negligently and recklessly cause accidents.”

    Source: Myjoyonline.com | Felicia Osei | felicia.osei@myjoyonline.com